How many pupils go to SN an Bhain Mhoir?

SN an Bhain Mhoir has 108 pupils: 63 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is SN an Bhain Mhoir a mixed school?

Yes. SN an Bhain Mhoir takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of SN an Bhain Mhoir?

SN an Bhain Mhoir has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does SN an Bhain Mhoir teach through Irish?

No. SN an Bhain Mhoir teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is SN an Bhain Mhoir a DEIS school?

No. SN an Bhain Mhoir is not part of the DEIS programme.

Where can I read SN an Bhain Mhoir's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN an Bhain Mhoir's roll number, 09069L, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near SN an Bhain Mhoir?

The closest is Claregalway Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

SN an Bhain Mhoir

Claregalway, Co. Galway

108 pupilsMixedCatholic

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At a glance

SN an Bhain Mhoir is a primary school in Claregalway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 WY22). Caoilfhionn Casey is the principal of SN an Bhain Mhoir, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 108
Boys and girls: Mixed · 63 boys, 45 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: No
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 09069L

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is SN an Bhain Mhoir?: SN an Bhain Mhoir is a primary school in Claregalway, Co. Galway (Eircode H91 WY22).
Who is the principal of SN an Bhain Mhoir?: Caoilfhionn Casey is the principal of SN an Bhain Mhoir, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to SN an Bhain Mhoir?: SN an Bhain Mhoir has 108 pupils: 63 boys and 45 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is SN an Bhain Mhoir a mixed school?: Yes. SN an Bhain Mhoir takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of SN an Bhain Mhoir?: SN an Bhain Mhoir has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does SN an Bhain Mhoir teach through Irish?: No. SN an Bhain Mhoir teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is SN an Bhain Mhoir a DEIS school?: No. SN an Bhain Mhoir is not part of the DEIS programme.
Where can I read SN an Bhain Mhoir's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by SN an Bhain Mhoir's roll number, 09069L, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near SN an Bhain Mhoir?: The closest is Claregalway Educate Together NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

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SN an Bhain Mhoir compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
SN an Bhain MhoirThis school		108	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Claregalway Educate Together NSClaregalway	3.2 km	220	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	Yes
SN BhrideTurloughmore	3.7 km	229	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Bhrige agus Bhreandain NaofaCorrandulla	4.1 km	281	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
S N Chlair na GaillimheClaregalway	4.2 km	311	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Cor an DromaClaregalway	4.3 km	73	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Naomh PadraigClaregalway	6.1 km	221	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Contact

Cloghaun
Claregalway
Co. Galway
H91WY22

Principal: Caoilfhionn Casey on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 091 798 600
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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